A message about Pentecost, waiting, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and God’s beginnings of a Revelation 7 type of community.

"Born by the Holy Spirit"
Essential Church: Acts, Part 1
Acts 1:1-2:41
Pastor Matt Erickson
September 7, 2025

Near the end of 2 Samuel, we come to the conclusion of David’s life. What does he sing to God and say to others as he concludes his life? 

"A Song to the God of My Life"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Matt Erickson
August 31, 2025

Go "Behind the Sermon" with Senior Pastor Matt Erickson and Gabriel Douglas as they dig deeper into our summer series on the life of David. 

Listen along and text us any questions you have for upcoming episodes at 94000. You can also send us an email at [email protected]. 

Here are some of the resources Pastor Matt mentions on today's episode:

• Joyce G. Baldwin, 1 & 2 Samuel (Tyndale Old Testament Commentary) – a good introductory commentary on these books
• F. F. Bruce, The Canon of Scripture – a basic introduction to the formation of Scripture, both Old and New Testaments
• Andrew E. Hill and John H. Walton, A Survey of the Old Testament

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Behind the Sermon Podcast Team: 
Audio Engineer, Jackson Dreger
Host, Gabriel Douglas
Producer, Liz Carver

"Generous God, Generous King"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Femi Ibitoye
August 24, 2025

This message explores the complicated final episode of David’s life, which includes sin within his children that David fails to deal with adequately, betrayal by his son, flight from the kingdom, accusations from those who do not like him, and the eventual restoration to power. What can we learn from David’s complicated legacy? 

"Cracks in the Legacy"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Matt Erickson
August 17, 2025

This message explores Nathan the prophet’s rebuke of David and David’s response to Nathan’s rebuke. At first, David’s sinful brokenness is exposed and then David lets himself become broken in repentance before God. David could have chosen other responses, such as denial of his wrong, silencing his confronter, or something else altogether. What can we learn from David here?

"Broken and Broken"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Matt Erickson
August 10, 2025

This message explores the failure of David and Bathsheba, evaluating what happens and what could have gone differently. This will explore the nature of sin and temptation but also grapple with the apparent failures of those we might respect. This message is paired with the following week.

"When the Respected Fall"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Kelly Erickson
August 3, 2025

David extends mercy to the household of Saul through Saul’s grandson (and Jonathan’s son), Mephibosheth. Why does David do this and what does it mean to show mercy to the undeserving?

"Invited to the Table"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Matt Erickson
July 27, 2025

In chapter 7 of 2 Samuel, David wants to build a house for God but, after the prophet Nathan’s initial excitement, God says “no” to David’s plans. What do we do when God says “no”? Note that God does say “yes” to building David’s house, which is a “yes” David didn’t expect.

"The 'No' of God and the 'Yes' of God"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Ruth Carver
July 20, 2025

This week we look at the curious episode of the entrance of the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem, accompanied by great fanfare.  The fanfare includes a great host of singers and dancers, and King David becoming undignified in his worship and celebration, much to the shock of his wife (and Saul’s daughter), Michal. What does it mean to show honor to the King of all kings with our lives, no matter who we are?

"The King's Honor"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Bishop Walter Harvey
July 13, 2025